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17 May 2012

Separated Fathers Still Not Treated Equally By Legislation

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The Queen’s Speech on 9th May did not offer separated fathers legislation to guarantee equal time with their children.
United Kingdom Family and Matrimonial

The Queen's Speech on 9th May did not offer separated fathers legislation to guarantee equal time with their children. "Where it is safe and in the child's best interests" does not really go further than the current Children Act focussing on child welfare, but the promised consultation may produce something more radical.

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